Bennington County · Bennington
Sell Your Commercial Property In Bennington, VT
From Downtown Bennington to North Bennington, we buy Bennington multifamily and commercial apartment properties of 5+ units in every condition. Owners and agents get a straight answer on fit, usually within two business days.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Bennington Submarkets: Downtown Bennington · Old Bennington · North Bennington · Shaftsbury — Bennington County, VT
Why Bennington
Why We Buy Multifamily In Bennington
Bennington is a town of 15,249 people in Bennington County, Vermont, per the Census ACS 2020-2024, reported for the town as a county subdivision. Median gross rent is $1,133 a month, and median household income is $59,446. Renters hold 41.6% of occupied homes.
This profile gives owners who want to sell commercial property in Bennington, VT the rent, tax and tenancy figures buyers check first. North Bennington village, inside the town, carries its own FY2027 education rate, so parcel location changes the bill.
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Vermont's 2026 hospital report lists 99 beds and 975 employees at 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington.Bennington College
NCES lists 927 students, 797 of them undergraduates, in fall 2024 at One College Drive, Bennington.Mostly in-state commuters
ACS 2020-2024 counts 372 of 6,554 Bennington workers, or 5.7%, working outside Vermont.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Bennington
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Bennington Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Bennington
Renters occupy 41.6% of occupied homes in Bennington, per the ACS 2020-2024 tenure table. That is 2,642 of 6,358 households, well above Bennington County's 26.3%.
Buildings of five or more units hold 12.5% of Bennington's 6,997 housing units (table B25024). Of all units, 74.6% were built before 1980 (table B25034). Anyone selling commercial property in Bennington should expect buyers to price in that age.
Rents and affordability in Bennington
Median gross rent in Bennington was $1,133 a month in ACS 2020-2024 (table B25064). HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for Bennington County, VT is $1,503 (HUD Fair Market Rents).
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Bennington County, VT |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,188 |
| One-bedroom | $1,343 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,503 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,081 |
| Four-bedroom | $2,512 |
In ACS 2020-2024, 66.3% of Bennington renter households paid 30% or more of income on rent (table B25070). Rental vacancy was 3.9%, with a 3.7-point margin of error (table DP04).
Property taxes in Bennington County: Bennington rates
Bennington's FY2027 nonhomestead education rate is $1.9529 per $100 of listed value, per Vermont's FY2027 education tax rates. Vermont lists the town's common level of appraisal at 59.17%.
- A building listed at $2,000,000 owes $39,058 a year in education tax alone.
- In North Bennington village, the $1.9375 nonhomestead rate yields $38,750.
- Vermont's 1.25% transfer tax under 32 V.S.A. § 9602 equals $25,000 on a $2,000,000 sale.
Bennington tax bills are due once a year, on November 10 (town collections page). Before you sell commercial property in Bennington, VT, review the April 1 listed value. Grievances go to the listers within 14 days of the preliminary grand list (assessors page).
Landlord rules in Bennington
A Vermont landlord has 14 days from move-out to return a security deposit with an itemized statement, under 9 V.S.A. § 4461. A nonpayment termination notice must give at least 14 days, under 9 V.S.A. § 4467.
Rent increases need 60 days' actual notice, under 9 V.S.A. § 4455. Owners who plan to sell commercial real estate in Bennington, VT should know deposits transfer to the new landlord when ownership changes.
What it means for a Bennington apartment owner
Bennington pairs a $1,133 median rent with older stock and a 41.6% renter share.
Test pricing with our cap rate calculator. To sell your apartment building in Bennington without a public listing, Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings directly. Read how our direct purchase process works.
To sell commercial property in Bennington, VT, start with the rent roll, deposit ledger and FY2027 tax bill.
Before You Sell
Selling In Bennington
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- North Bennington village has its own FY2027 nonhomestead education rate of $1.9375 per $100.
- Bennington's common level of appraisal is 59.17% for FY2027, per the Vermont Department of Taxes.
- Plans to sell commercial real estate in Bennington, VT should count Vermont's 1.25% transfer tax.
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Taxes & Rules For Bennington Property
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Bennington Seller FAQ
What should I know before I sell commercial property in Bennington, VT?
Start with three figures. Bennington's FY2027 nonhomestead education rate is $1.9529 per $100 of listed value. Median gross rent was $1,133 in ACS 2020-2024. Vermont's transfer tax is 1.25% of value, or $25,000 on a $2,000,000 sale.
What taxes apply when I sell commercial real estate in Bennington, VT?
Vermont's transfer tax under 32 V.S.A. 9602 is 1.25% of the value transferred. It also reaches the transfer or acquisition of a controlling interest in an entity that holds Vermont property. Bennington's annual tax bill is due once a year, on November 10.
How much property tax does a Bennington apartment building pay?
At Bennington's FY2027 nonhomestead education rate of $1.9529 per $100, a building listed at $2,000,000 owes $39,058 in education tax. In North Bennington village, the education rate is $1.9375, or $38,750. Bennington tax bills are due once a year, on November 10.
How fast must a Vermont landlord return a security deposit?
Under 9 V.S.A. 4461, a landlord has 14 days from move-out to return the deposit with an itemized statement. Missing the deadline forfeits the right to withhold any part, and willful failure costs double the amount withheld. At a sale, deposits transfer to the new landlord.
Do Bennington rents support a strong sale price?
Bennington's median gross rent was $1,133 in ACS 2020-2024, close to Bennington County's $1,109 and below Vermont's $1,234. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent is $1,503. Before you sell multifamily property in Bennington, compare in-place rents with that benchmark.
What if my Bennington building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
Can I sell my Bennington apartment building off-market?
Yes. We work directly with owners and through listing agents. Off-market conversations are confidential, and we coordinate tours so tenants and staff are not disrupted.
Is it possible to sell rental property in Bennington without evicting tenants?
It is. We buy apartment buildings occupied, and tenants stay on their current leases. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit buildings, so occupied properties are the norm for us.
How fast can I sell my apartment building in Bennington?
Most owners get clear feedback within 48 hours of sending the address, unit count, and a rent roll. Closing is typically set around your timeline, including extra time for a 1031 exchange.
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A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Bennington submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
